New fire marshal for Spicewood-area ESD focused on prevention
There’s a new marshal in Spicewood, and he’s carrying a fire extinguisher. Actually, a clipboard….
Government
Widening work on RR 1431 east of Marble Falls could cause delays
UPDATE: To follow TxDOT road work, visit the department’s online project tracker. Drivers traveling between…
Oakalla VFD to build new substation with LCRA grant
Fire department response times in northeastern Burnet County, particularly the Watson area, soon could be…
PEC distributing $12.3 million in capital credits to members
During its November 22 meeting, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors approved distributing more…
Texas: 9 amendments pass, including state park funding
A Texas constitutional amendment closing a loophole in a 1993 law to ensure sporting goods…
OPINION: Questions and answers regarding Proposition 4
BY REP. TERRY WILSON In light of the upcoming constitutional amendments election, our office has…
Granite Shoals voters to decide on $7M in water bonds, city charter amendments
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON With aging pipes and a water intake that is too close to…
Sunrise Beach Village man dies in Llano County Jail custody
A 41-year-old Sunrise Beach Village man died while in the custody of the Llano County…
BOPATE collection Oct. 26 at new Reuse and Recycle Center
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The new Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center might not get a…
Commissioners discuss water issues at Burnet County Jail
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet County could be facing fairly large expenditures regarding its jail. During…
Voters to decide on local issues and state constitutional amendments
Voters in Texas have several state constitutional amendments on the ballot as well as local…
THAT’S MY JOB: When we’re playing, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens are working
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Game wardens are conservation officers for the Texas Parks and Wildlife…
$33M bond on ballot for BCISD; early voting starts Monday
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters head to the polls in the coming weeks to…
Horseshoe Bay voters to decide mayor, two council seats
The Horseshoe Bay mayor’s seat and two City Council spots are on the ballot in…
Comment on transportation plans at CAMPO open house
Transportation is a major topic in Central Texas, especially as more people move to the…
Reception honors Rep. Wilson; House speaker is guest
The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives will be in the Highland Lakes on…
TPWD seeks public comment on proposed trot line rules
From Staff Reports Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commissioners are asking for public comment on…
PEC director resigns following conflict of interest probe
Seven days after the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors began looking into conflict of…
Burnet County OKs slight tax rate hike, honors history buff
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a slightly higher tax rate during…
Burnet County sheriff, state senator to talk border and more
It’s hard to understand the U.S.-Mexico border issue unless you’ve been there. In March, Burnet…
No license on private land means hog heaven for hog hunters
Hog hunting on private land gets a little more affordable thanks to a new Texas…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
District Attorney Sonny McAfee named Prosecutor of the Year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognized District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee on August 22…